Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 056 000 01
Apply for DHS 15 GPD 056 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.056 Port Security Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2015 and posted on Apr 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 210 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible Port Area
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is a Department of Homeland Security grant opportunity administered by FEMA that focuses on strengthening security across the nations maritime transportation system. It is designed to help safeguard port areas and maritime critical infrastructure from the risks associated with terrorism, with an emphasis on practical capabilities that improve prevention, protection, response, and recovery. Because most U.S. maritime critical infrastructure is owned or operated by state and local governments and private-sector maritime partners, the program directs funding to eligible port-area stakeholders who are responsible for day-to-day operations and security decisions.
PSGP funding is intended to support port-wide maritime security risk management, build and improve maritime domain awareness, and strengthen preparedness through security training and exercises. It also supports sustaining, maintaining, or reestablishing security mitigation measures and protocols that contribute to port recovery and overall resiliency after a disruptive incident. A key program expectation is that proposed investments address vulnerabilities identified by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), aligning grant-funded projects with recognized security gaps and risk-based priorities at the port level.
A significant policy focus in this funding opportunity is readiness for high-consequence threats, including attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional weapons. Projects are expected to contribute to tangible improvements in the ability of port stakeholders to prevent an attack where possible, protect people and infrastructure, respond effectively if an incident occurs, and restore operations while reducing long-term impacts.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 15 GPD 056 000 01) is categorized as a discretionary homeland security preparedness grant and is offered through grant and cooperative agreement funding instruments. For FY 2015, DHS/FEMA anticipated making about 210 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000,000. The listing is associated with CFDA number 97.056 (Port Security Grant Program). The announcement noted a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the program guidance.
The application timeline for FY 2015 shows the opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015, with an original and final closing date of May 19, 2015, and an archive date of June 19, 2015. Eligibility is described as limited to an eligible port area, and the notice indicates eligibility can include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, depending on the port-area eligibility and program rules stated in the full announcement.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch (email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, phone: 800-865-4076), and the general additional information link points to http://www.grants.gov.
FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)?
The FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant opportunity administered by FEMA. It focuses on strengthening security across the nation's maritime transportation system by helping safeguard port areas and maritime critical infrastructure from terrorism-related risks.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is designed to improve practical security capabilities that support prevention, protection, response, and recovery in port environments. Funding is directed to port-area stakeholders who manage day-to-day operations and make security decisions.
Which agency offers and administers the PSGP?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of Homeland Security and administered by FEMA.
What types of projects or activities does PSGP funding support?
Based on the notice, PSGP funding is intended to support:
- Port-wide maritime security risk management
- Building and improving maritime domain awareness
- Strengthening preparedness through security training and exercises
- Sustaining, maintaining, or reestablishing security mitigation measures and protocols
- Supporting port recovery and overall resiliency after a disruptive incident
What outcomes does the program expect from funded projects?
Projects are expected to contribute to tangible improvements in the ability of port stakeholders to prevent attacks where possible, protect people and infrastructure, respond effectively if an incident occurs, and restore operations while reducing long-term impacts.
Is there a specific security focus area mentioned for FY 2015?
Yes. A significant policy focus is readiness for high-consequence threats, including attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional weapons.
Do proposed investments need to align with any specific assessments or identified vulnerabilities?
Yes. A key expectation is that proposed investments address vulnerabilities identified by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), aligning grant-funded projects with recognized security gaps and risk-based priorities at the port level.
Who is the intended audience for the funding (who does the program target)?
The program targets eligible port-area stakeholders responsible for port operations and security decisions. The notice highlights that much of U.S. maritime critical infrastructure is owned or operated by state and local governments and private-sector maritime partners, and funding is directed accordingly to eligible port-area entities.
Is eligibility limited?
Yes. Eligibility is described as limited to an eligible port area, subject to the port-area eligibility and program rules in the full announcement.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
The notice indicates that eligibility can include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, depending on the port-area eligibility and program rules stated in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 15 GPD 056 000 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 97.056 (Port Security Grant Program).
What type of grant is this (discretionary or formula)?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary homeland security preparedness grant.
What funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through grant and cooperative agreement funding instruments.
How much funding was anticipated for FY 2015 PSGP?
For FY 2015, DHS/FEMA anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $100,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement noted DHS/FEMA anticipated making about 210 awards.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. The announcement noted a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with program guidance.
When was the FY 2015 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date listed was May 19, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was June 19, 2015.
Where can applicants find more information or access the full announcement?
The general additional information link points to http://www.grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch:
- Email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov
- Phone: 800-865-4076
What kind of security capabilities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes practical capabilities that improve prevention, protection, response, and recovery, including capabilities that support maritime domain awareness, training and exercises, and measures that help ports sustain or reestablish security protocols and recover after a disruptive incident.
How does the program describe the overall security environment it addresses?
The program is framed around safeguarding port areas and maritime critical infrastructure from risks associated with terrorism, with special attention to high-consequence threats such as IEDs and other non-conventional weapons.
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